Saves against fear [Archive] - Wizards Community

Saves against fear [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Sulacu
05-29-07, 05:32 PM Okay, here's the deal. Is there a cheap method to gain a large bonus to saves against fear?
Pentar
05-29-07, 05:35 PM Okay, here's the deal. Is there a cheap method to gain a large bonus to saves against fear?

Roll a Paladin?
Sulacu
05-29-07, 05:36 PM I was more thinking Item-wise or Feat-wise, as my character is clearly not a paladin.
Goreg Skullcrusher
05-29-07, 07:06 PM There's a Dwarf-only feat in Races of Stone that gives you +4 against fear saves. There's a Domain in Complete Warrior that gives you an ability similar to Aura of Courage.

Then there are feats that greatly increase your will saves. Steadfast Determination and Indomitable Soul from PHBII can accomplish this.
Tyberian
05-29-07, 07:16 PM There is always iron will which will grant you a +2 to all will saves which is what most fear saves are. You can buy it multiple times and it stacks. If you are 1/2 orc and possibly any half-human, you can become an outcast champion as early as 6th level from races of destiny. It is a very easy to qualify and gives a +1 morale bonus to will saves per class level to the character and all allies within 30 feet, eventually bettering the paladin's ally bonus. If you took the first mentioned iron will and coupled it with leadership you could become a legendary leader from heroes of battle and gain immunity to fear.
Goreg Skullcrusher
05-29-07, 07:20 PM There is always iron will which will grant you a +2 to all will saves which is what most fear saves are. You can buy it multiple times and it stacks.

You can't take any feat multiple times unless explicitly stated.
Psikerlord
05-29-07, 10:48 PM Mindarmour from magic item compendium. Costs 3,000gp, adds +5 to any will save 3/day.
runestar
05-29-07, 10:50 PM There is a regional feat in PGTF which makes you immune to fear.
primemover003
05-29-07, 10:57 PM Several 1st level spells that can made into potions spring to mind...
Remove Fear, +4 morale to Saves vs Fear for 10 minutes
Protect from Evil, +2 resistance bonus to saves on spells or effects by evil creatures.
Bless, +1 morale vs fear
Bardic Music Inspire courage grants +1 morale to saves vs fear.
Ogre4Hire
05-29-07, 11:35 PM Scorpion's Resolve in Sandstorm grants a +4 bonus to saves vs Mind Affecting Effects, which Fear Effects typically are. It has no prereqs, either.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Sulacu 05-29-07, 05:32 PM	Okay, here's the deal. Is there a cheap method to gain a large bonus to saves against fear?
Pentar 05-29-07, 05:35 PM	Okay, here's the deal. Is there a cheap method to gain a large bonus to saves against fear? Roll a Paladin?
Sulacu 05-29-07, 05:36 PM	I was more thinking Item-wise or Feat-wise, as my character is clearly not a paladin.
Goreg Skullcrusher 05-29-07, 07:06 PM	There's a Dwarf-only feat in Races of Stone that gives you +4 against fear saves. There's a Domain in Complete Warrior that gives you an ability similar to Aura of Courage. Then there are feats that greatly increase your will saves. Steadfast Determination and Indomitable Soul from PHBII can accomplish this.
Tyberian 05-29-07, 07:16 PM	There is always iron will which will grant you a +2 to all will saves which is what most fear saves are. You can buy it multiple times and it stacks. If you are 1/2 orc and possibly any half-human, you can become an outcast champion as early as 6th level from races of destiny. It is a very easy to qualify and gives a +1 morale bonus to will saves per class level to the character and all allies within 30 feet, eventually bettering the paladin's ally bonus. If you took the first mentioned iron will and coupled it with leadership you could become a legendary leader from heroes of battle and gain immunity to fear.
Goreg Skullcrusher 05-29-07, 07:20 PM	There is always iron will which will grant you a +2 to all will saves which is what most fear saves are. You can buy it multiple times and it stacks. You can't take any feat multiple times unless explicitly stated.
Psikerlord 05-29-07, 10:48 PM	Mindarmour from magic item compendium. Costs 3,000gp, adds +5 to any will save 3/day.
runestar 05-29-07, 10:50 PM	There is a regional feat in PGTF which makes you immune to fear.
primemover003 05-29-07, 10:57 PM	Several 1st level spells that can made into potions spring to mind... Remove Fear, +4 morale to Saves vs Fear for 10 minutes Protect from Evil, +2 resistance bonus to saves on spells or effects by evil creatures. Bless, +1 morale vs fear Bardic Music Inspire courage grants +1 morale to saves vs fear.
Ogre4Hire 05-29-07, 11:35 PM	Scorpion's Resolve in Sandstorm grants a +4 bonus to saves vs Mind Affecting Effects, which Fear Effects typically are. It has no prereqs, either.